Determine the Redox Reaction Represented by the Following Cell Notation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Determine the redox reaction represented by the following cell notation: Mg(s) ∣ Mg²⁺(aq) Cu²⁺(aq) ∣ Cu(s)

• A)Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq)→ Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)
• B)Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)→ Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq)
• C)2Mg(s)+ Cu²⁺(aq)→ Cu(s)+ 2Mg²⁺(aq)
• D)2Cu(s)+ Mg²⁺(aq)→ Mg(s)+ 2Cu²⁺(aq)
• E)3Mg(s)+ 2Cu²⁺(aq)→ 2Cu(s)+ 3Mg²⁺(aq)

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